Twin Babies Healthy, Left With Firefighters: Patch PM

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2 'Healthy Little Boys' Abandoned at South Suburban Fire Department

Two boys believed to be twins are now in the hands of DCFS, after a young mother dropped them at a fire station, telling firefighters she "just couldn't do it anymore."

Woman Nearly Raped While Pushing Toddler in Stroller at Evanston Park: Police

A 38-year-old Evanston woman was pushing her 2-year-old child in a stroller when she was struck in the back of the head and knocked to the ground by a man around 8:40 p.m., according to a police report.

Northbrook Teen Opera Singer Reaches 'America's Got Talent' Finals Thanks to Judges' Help (VIDEO)

An 11th-hour reprieve from the "America's Got Talent" judges sent Northbrook opera singer Laura Bretan her to the finals and chance to win the $1 million grand prize.

Chicago Rapper Common Touts Selfie Campaign Against Food Deserts

Common is serving as the Chicago campaign ambassador for the #DrinkGoodDoGood effort by Naked Juice, the popular California-based healthy drink company that will donate ten pounds of produce to communities in need for every fruit and vegetable selfie posted with the campaign hashtag.

'No Boundaries' After Catholic Church Ransacked Overnight

The rectory of St. Thomas More Church on the Southwest Side was burglarized while the pastors were sleeping.

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